NAMI Advocate e-newsletter, February 2009
In this issue: Grading the States 2009; President Obama's Stimulus Package and Children's Health Insurance; A Look at Whether Comedy and Mental Illness Mix; Steps To Help Yourself If You're Depressed; NAMI Recovery Guide for GLBTQI Individuals; Voice Award Nominations and more... Read this issue online.

Three Years In The Making...

On March 11, the National Alliance on Mental Illness will publish Grading the States 2009, a follow-up to NAMI's groundbreaking 2006 report.Read more

President Obama's Stimulus Package and Children's Health Insurance

President Obama's first month has seen a flurry of activity with the passage of economic stimulus and recovery legislation, and a children's health insurance bill.Read more

Do Comedy and Mental Illness Ever Mix?

That's the question posed by a new television series, The United States of Tara, as well as a one-woman stage show-and memoir-by actor and writer, Carrie Fisher.Read more

How Can I Help Myself If I Am Depressed?

A valuable resource with ideas and suggestions to help alleviate the symptoms of depression and get you back on your way.Read more

NAMI Recovery Guide for GLBTQI Individuals

A 12-page colorful booklet covering a range of key issues in mental health recovery and community integration with specific information to address the unique needs of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, and Intersex (GLBTQI) individuals.Read more

Voice Award Nominations Wanted

Make a nomination for The Voice Awards, which honor writers and producers who incorporate dignified, respectful, and accurate portrayals of people with mental illnesses into film and television.Read More

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